How much does a Science Engineer make in Boston, MA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Science Engineer in Boston, MA is $120,735. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $110,362 to $132,311, with most professionals earning between $100,919 and $142,851.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Science Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Science Engineer Salary $100,919 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Science Engineer Salary $110,362 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Science Engineer Salary $120,735 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Science Engineer Salary $132,311 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Science Engineer Salary $142,851 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
25% $110,362 10% $100,919 90% $142,851 75% $132,311 $120,735 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Science Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    Research and Development Manager

    5 + years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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About Boston, Massachusetts    Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The....More

Boston, Massachusetts  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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